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Compare train and bus for Redruth to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Redruth to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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$17 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Redruth to Plymouth:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Redruth to Plymouth costing on average $12 (€9).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Redruth and Plymouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Redruth station (RED) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Redruth, Railway Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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